Blog Tag - School

Are Large Schools Always Better For Kids?
When parents talk about the modern campus, and especially those found at international schools here in Beijing, they often say something to the...
Disney English Closes Down, Offers Tuition Refunds
In a WeChat post addressed to parents and published on their official account on Monday, Jun 22, Disney English announced the permanent suspension of...
Beijing Clamps Down on Profiteering Kindergartens
Beijing authorities are conducting a review of the city’s private kindergartens, with many being forced to reduce their fees and bring their...
Secure Your Children the Best Education at Jingkids International School Expo, Feb 23-24
With over a hundred international schools in attendance, educational forums from both parents and experts, activities for bourgeoning student...
Twenty Children Injured in a School Attack in Beijing’s Xicheng District
UPDATE: Police said the suspect, a 49-year-old male surnamed Jia, assaulted the children with a hammer after his contract with the school’s labor...
Calling All Budding Student Entrepreneurs: Show Beijing What You Got!
Are you (or your child, or your student) a budding entrepreneur, or do you just wish to ignite that spark? If so, come and enter our JISE Youth...
Noise Pollution: Bohan Phoenix, Kamasi Washington, 13 Years of Yugong Yishan, and Ketchup Fest
Rappers' delights, anniversaries, post-punk invaders from Hong Kong, and all the ketchup 'staches one could ask for – yes, it’s time to dip our toes...
Eight Hot Pot, Time to Go Back to School
If you're like us, then you don't believe summer means you can't have hot pot almost every day. Thankfully, those of us that are already tired of new...
Smog Days: Beijing International School Closures and Updates
In an unprecedented move, a number of schools from Beiing’s international school community were closed today. The decision came late yesterday...
What's it Like to be a Foreigner Enrolled in a Local Chinese School?
Are you considering a local Chinese school for your child? Come hear what its like directly from a panel of foreign parents whose children attend...
The Lighter Side of China: Raising Children
It was 9pm on December 1, 1996 when I received a call from my wife. “My water broke and I am on my way to the hospital,” she said. My heart started...
Talking Pints: Peter Hook, Haze Opening, Migas Turns One and Wasabi Beach Party
A second strong weekend for nightlife coming up, with Peter Hook at Tango, Haze’s opening party, Migas’ and 12SQM’s respective anniversary parties,...
Talking Pints: What's On This Weekend
This weekend is the biggest of the year so far, with a lot of good stuff on. Friday, January 14 Down at The House on Friday night, Acupuncture...
 Talking Pints: Armin van Buuren, Derrick Carter, Cosmo and Kruder
Fans of a good pint should check out Great Leap Brewing this weekend. Run by an American-German called Carl, his partner Sam and Carl’s wife Liu Fang...
Talking Pints: Link Star, Pole Dancing, SuperColab and Hot Drinks
Welcome to our weekly roundup of all that's going on in nightlife this weekend in Beijing. Tonight (Nov 12) sees the grand opening of Link Star, the...